deltoid

noun
/ˈdɛɫtɔɪd/UK

Etymology

From Latin deltoideus, which was in turn from Ancient Greek adjective δελτοειδής (deltoeidḗs). See also: δέλτα (délta), the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet.

  1. derived from deltoideus

Definitions

  1. The deltoid muscle, a triangular muscle on the human shoulder.

  2. The deltoid ligament, a triangular ligament on the human ankle.

  3. A kite (quadrilateral having two pairs of edges of equal length, the edges of each pair…

    A kite (quadrilateral having two pairs of edges of equal length, the edges of each pair touching each other at one end).

  4. + 3 more definitions
    1. A deltoid curve (hypocycloid with three cusps).

    2. In the shape of the uppercase Greek letter delta (Δ)

      In the shape of the uppercase Greek letter delta (Δ); triangular.

    3. Of or pertaining to the deltoid muscle.

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